How To Fix R7185 - InfoObject &1 is aggregation ref. characteristic of key figure &2

R7185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 185

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is aggregation ref. characteristic of key figure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7185 - InfoObject &1 is aggregation ref. characteristic of key figure &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7185 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a key figure in a data model, specifically related to the aggregation reference characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with InfoObjects and key figures in a data model.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "R7185 InfoObject &1 is aggregation ref. characteristic of key figure &2" suggests that the InfoObject specified (represented by &1) is being used as an aggregation reference characteristic for the key figure specified (represented by &2). This means that the InfoObject is expected to be used in a certain way in relation to the key figure, but there is a misconfiguration or inconsistency in how they are set up.
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured as an aggregation reference characteristic for the key figure.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in